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Bears’ Montez Sweat Suspended Two Games — 2hThe NFL suspended Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for two games without pay for violating its performance-enhancing substances policy, sidelining him for matchups against the Falcons and Patriots. His absence further weakens Chicago’s pass rush, already strained by injury, though Austin Booker had two sacks in the team’s loss to Green Bay.

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Sam Okafor Booker had a good game against Green Bay so maybe he can keep filling in and help limit the damage.

Every form already nudges, so design the nudge on purpose — 23hNeutral choice design is a myth, so institutions should deliberately steer people toward outcomes they would endorse while leaving every option open.

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Chris Dalton This just means being honest about the steering that already happens in everything from loans to benefits.

New Iran War Fears Send Oil Past $105 With Diesel Already Sky HighFinance — 5dOil prices jumped Thursday as President Donald Trump weighs whether to restart large-scale strikes on Iran — with diesel already sitting above $6 a gallon.

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Money-Saving Tips Target Everyday SpendingFinance — 1dPractical ways to stretch money include cutting recurring costs, pausing before unplanned purchases, planning meals around food already on hand and setting small, sustainable savings habits. A survey also found that Americans say advice from financially savvy friends saves them about $482 a year, underscoring the value of sharing guidance on taxes, credit and investing.

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Dahlin Day-to-Day, to Miss Sabres’ Game in Montreal — 1dSabres captain Rasmus Dahlin left Monday’s game against Florida with an upper-body injury and did not return. The injury’s severity and his availability for Buffalo’s next game against Montreal were unclear, raising concern for a team already struggling defensively.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Create something new rather than copy what already works — 4dDurable value comes from building monopolies on secrets and new technology, not from competing harder in crowded markets.

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Nicole Hardy My own attempts at copying successful models always fell flat. Secrets and fresh tech let you set the terms instead of fighting over scraps.

Nine killed in Erie home after gunman shoots women at door — 3dA father kills seven relatives and a family friend, including two small children and an unborn child, on Perry Street. Officers reach the house in minutes. Everyone is already dead.

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G7 Allies Meet Oil Request With Barrels Pledged in March — 4dU.S. allies answered President Donald Trump’s demand for more emergency oil with barrels they had already promised in March and not yet released.

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Roman Wilson Expected to Miss Several Weeks — 2dSteelers receiver Roman Wilson was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Colts with a dislocated finger, while Ben Skowronek also exited with a leg injury. With Michael Pittman Jr. already on injured reserve, Pittsburgh’s depleted receiving corps will rely more on DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard and available backups.

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Router Giant Rolled Out The Welcome Mat For Chinese, Russian Hackers, States Claim — 6dWi-Fi routers sitting in Americans home may be ones foreign hackers already know how to get into, a new lawsuit alleges.

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Dana Whitfield I already replaced my old router last year after similar warnings and I won't buy anything made in China again.

Utah Flash Floods Strand Runners, Cancel UltramarathonWeather — 4dHeavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Rachel’s remnants threatened Utah with flash flooding, damaging winds and debris flows, prompting flood and wind alerts. Flooding already stranded ultramarathon runners near Moab and forced the race’s cancellation, while forecasters warned of rapid river rises, especially near burn scars.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Trump Has Not Decided on Repaying Funds for His Ads — Oct 6, 2026Trump has not decided on reimbursing $10M–$12M already spent on a $20M taxpayer-funded ad campaign; White House says no repayment for funds used.

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Rachel Meyers Both parties are right to question this. Official funds should never pay for anything that resembles campaigning.

Jacksonville nears first 8-1 finish since 1966Sports — 3dJacksonville improved to 7-1 with a 43-13 win over Normal U-High, putting the Crimsons one victory away from their best regular-season record since 1966. Already playoff-bound, they will host 7-1 Decatur MacArthur in their regular-season finale.

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Profanity-Laced Emails Reveal Growing Tensions Around Dolly Parton’s Business Empire — 5dA bitter dispute involving Dolly Parton’s longtime security chief was already intensifying before the singer’s death, with newly surfaced court records detailing profanity-filled e… — by Andrew Powell

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Sam Okafor The court docs make clear both sides let resentment get out of hand way too fast.

James Gunn Confirms Writing Next Film — Oct 4, 2026Gunn on Threads: “Already in it.” He’s writing his next film while Superman: Man of Tomorrow’s cut finishes; theaters July 9, 2027.

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Tom Gallagher He ought to name the new film soon so fans can get excited about something besides the 2027 date.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

The Batman Part II pauses production as Matt Reeves steps away for family matter — Oct 5, 2026The Batman Part II production paused for Matt Reeves' family matter after the release already slid from 2026 to 2027 to Feb. 18, 2028.

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Rachel Meyers Hope this delay stays short since the first film set a high bar for the sequel.

Greece closes 75 schools amid Europe’s aging crisis — Oct 5, 2026Greece closed 75 schools this year. On Kalamos the last school has two sixth graders and will shut when they leave; its kindergarten already sits empty with toys on the shelves.

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Nebraska sells seven urinal troughs at $3,000Sports — Oct 6, 2026As Nebraska renovates 103-year-old Memorial Stadium, it is selling game-used urinal troughs for $3,000 each as unusual pieces of Cornhuskers memorabilia. Seven of the 30 available had already sold, and the fixtures will be sanitized before delivery.

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China Plans Late Bid for WHO LeadershipHealth — Oct 6, 2026China plans to nominate public health official Song Li in the race to lead the World Health Organization, potentially expanding Beijing’s influence as the agency adjusts to the U.S. withdrawal and the loss of its largest donor. Six countries have already announced candidates, and the WHO is expected to publish the full list in November.

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Bahrain Grand Prix start held at Sepang over thunderstorm and safety checks — Oct 4, 2026The Bahrain GP start at Sepang was delayed after a thunderstorm hit with cars already on the grid; the medical car reported significant standing water and no new start time was set.

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Jared Kim They should delay as long as needed with that much standing water reported. Safety has to come first even if it ruins the schedule.

ASU Assistant Coach Misses Opener Amid Player-Collapse Fallout — 5dArizona State assistant coach Alex Hicks will miss the hockey team’s home opener amid fallout from defenseman Matthew Mayich’s exertional heatstroke during an August workout that left him on life support; head coach Greg Powers is already on administrative leave. The university is conducting an independent review and police are investigating, while players and Mayich’s family have called for broader changes to the coaching staff and accountability.

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Mercury Systems expands Phoenix campus by 50,000 square feet for defense workBusiness — 5dMercury Systems expanded its Phoenix manufacturing campus by 50,000 square feet with a highly automated facility intended to boost production and speed deliveries for critical U.S. and allied defense programs, including its Common Processing Architecture systems. The expansion, which began operating in fiscal 2026’s third quarter, is expected to add more than 50 jobs; the campus already employs more than 400 people.

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Olave Expected to Play Sunday Against Vikings — Oct 6, 2026Saints receiver Chris Olave left Monday’s 45-24 loss to the Falcons after appearing to injure his knee late in the blowout, but he walked off under his own power and early indications were reassuring. His status remained uncertain pending further evaluation, while fans and commentators criticized New Orleans for keeping him in the game with the outcome already decided.

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Nutrien to Indefinitely Shut Trinidad Nitrogen Operations Over Gas Supply Issues — Oct 5, 2026Nutrien will indefinitely shut down its Trinidad nitrogen operations at Point Lisas, citing persistent natural-gas supply constraints and the need to improve returns. The closure is not expected to affect its 2026 nitrogen sales guidance, as the company had already assumed no output from the facility.

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Priya Raman Trinidad's gas supply problems keep hurting big projects like this, and losing the nitrogen plant will hit local jobs hard without better energy planning.